From GDP/57 James Bennetts Williams James Bennetts Williams (1856-1924) worked in the Cornish tin mines. During the latter decades of the nineteenth century, the tin-mining industry in Cornwall went into decline. Looking for work, Williams emigrated to Bolivia. Here, he describes his arrival in Montevideo whilst en route. Wednesday October 24 1883 I got up about 1/2 past 3 A.M. but it was very cold they weighted anchor about 4 & we are now right in front of the city. There are lots of ships in the harbour, there is an arm of land runs right out into the river [...]

From GDP/57 James Bennetts Williams James Bennetts Williams (1856-1924) worked in the Cornish tin mines. During the latter decades of the nineteenth century, the tin-mining industry in Cornwall went into decline. Looking for work, Williams emigrated to Bolivia. Here, he describes the voyage. October 3 1883 We stayed on deck until dark last night & then went below & turned in but could not sleep for a long time, there was such a chatter with the foreigners, we were awoke early this morning with some one playing a music could not sleep after. I had a wash & went out [...]